Frontier League: Rockford Aviators split against Greys

LOVES PARK — The Rockford Aviators rebounded from a 4-1 loss to the Frontier Greys by taking the second game 12-1 on Sunday in Frontier Baseball action.

In game one, the Greys got on the board early as they led 2-0 after the first inning.

In the top of the fifth, the Aviators showed signs of life as Michael Hur picked up his first RBI of the season, driving in Mason Morioka to cut the lead to 2-1. The Aviators then loaded the bases, but were unable to score as Kenny Bryant grounded out to first base, ending the inning.

Joe Rapp added a pair of insurance runs for the Greys in the top of the seventh inning with his eleventh home run of the season, a two run shot, that made it 4-1. Rapp finished the game going 2-3 with a home run, a double, and three RBIs.

Ryan Zimmerman was credited with the loss as he allowed two runs on six hits while walking three and striking out three for the Aviators. He is now 2-4 on the year with a 3.07 ERA.

In the second game, the Aviators found their offense as they outhit the Greys 17-6 for the win.

The Greys scored their only run of the game in the top of the first inning as Jon Minucci doubled to score Cameron Monger.

The Aviators used an eight run fourth inning to put the game out of reach at 12-1.

Brian Bistagne finished the night 3-5 with three RBIs and two runs scored. He finished the series with eight RBIs.

Ryan Breen also had a career-high four hits as he also drove in three RBIs and scored a run for the Aviators.